Wildlife
Using an 800,000-year-old tooth, researchers unlock the secrets of Israel’s ancient elephant haven
Archaeologists uncover clues to the lives of giant elephants and early humans who shared Israel’s Hula Valley nearly 800,000 years ago.
More trails, more damage? Why marking additional hiking routes in Israel should be avoided
50-day prison sentence for man who kept monkey chained with iron links at home
Authorities rescue Israeli shoppers, seize illegal monkey from residence in Jericho, West Bank
Florida man arrested for possession of threatened tortoise
Edrick Acres, 53, of Eustis, Florida was charged for possession of the threatened gopher tortoise, which he had been keeping in a five-gallon bucket.
How bats evolved to avoid cancer - study
These characteristics make bats an interesting animal to study because they may have implications for human health.
Three birds confirmed with bird flu on isolated Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are home to many diverse and unusual species, some of which inspired Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.
5 million bees released after truck overturns on Toronto highway
After the mishap, some of the boxes were deliberately left behind for any unaccounted bees to return to at their own pace.
Taking a puff: Wasp spotted holding cigarette in Israel's Mitzpe Ramon
A wasp was seen clutching a cigarette filter in the Mitzpe Ramon crater. One man in the area saw it and took a stunning wildlife photo.
World's first spotless brown giraffe cub takes the world by storm
The Bright's Zoo authorities have shared that the young giraffe has already reached a height of approximately two meters.
New industrial zone threatens to destroy Israel's most vulnerable wildlife
A plan to establish a new industrial zone in the country's center could destroy the habitat of many Israel animals and lead to their extinction.
Brazilian citizen scientists see humpbacks return decades after mass killings
"These animals survived whaling with a very, very small population remaining... something between 300 to 500 animals," Palazzo, of the Humpback Whale Institute in the state of Bahia, said.
Is organic food good for health? Maybe, but it upsets flying mammals
The effectiveness of organic farming on biodiversity has been widely documented especially for plants, but there is less research about the effects on wildlife such as bats.
Giant panda in South Korea gives birth to healthy twin cubs
A giant panda named Ai Bao gave birth to healthy twin cubs at a theme park in South Korea.
